S83
Non-billableDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- avulsion of joint or ligament of knee
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of knee
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of knee
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of knee
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of knee
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •burns and corrosionsT20-T32
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolusS90-S99
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •derangement of patellaM22.0-M22.3
- •injury of patellar ligament (tendon)S76.1
- •internal derangement of kneeM23
- •old dislocation of kneeM24.36
- •pathological dislocation of kneeM24.36
- •recurrent dislocation of kneeM22.0
- •strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower legS86
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (9)
S83.0Subluxation and dislocation of patella
S83.1Subluxation and dislocation of knee
S83.2Tear of meniscus, current injury
S83.3Tear of articular cartilage of knee, current
S83.4Sprain of collateral ligament of knee
S83.5Sprain of cruciate ligament of knee
S83.6Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament
S83.8Sprain of other specified parts of knee
S83.9Sprain of unspecified site of knee
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of kneeC2864113
- avulsion of joint or ligament of kneeC4290372
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of kneeC4290373
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of kneeC4290374
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of kneeC4290375
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of kneeC4290376
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of kneeC4290377
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of kneeC4290378
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee is S83. The full clinical description is "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee". S83 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S83 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S83 represents “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S83 a billable code?
No, S83 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S83.
What chapter is S83 in?
S83 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S83?
S83 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S83?
S83 has 9 child codes, including: S83.0 (Subluxation and dislocation of patella), S83.1 (Subluxation and dislocation of knee), S83.2 (Tear of meniscus, current injury), S83.3 (Tear of articular cartilage of knee, current), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S83?
Yes, when using S83, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S83?
S83 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2864113, C4290372, C4290373, C4290374, C4290375, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S83 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S83?
S83 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC93.Z (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of knee, unspecified).
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